1. O son of 'Awf, march swiftly with the banner,
And advance the army with resolve and purpose.

2. March swiftly, O son of 'Awf, for it is
The hill of Jandal, and the people there are slow.

3. They preceded to the truth, which encompasses them,
Neither that light, nor this vastness.

4. And woe to them, what would befall them, if they were content
With the law of God, and the religion of the Hanifs.

5. Fear God, and do not seek to cause harm,
And follow what the best of the merciful has said.

6. Indeed, war itself has a code of conduct,
That restrains the sword, and protects the weak.

7. He who ignores it will not attain glory, even if
He conquered the land, and the corners of the sky.

8. The people turned away and said: Our religion,
O son of 'Awf, is our religion, not what you desire.

9. Nothing but the sword will judge between us,
And it is more worthy, O son of 'Awf, to pass judgement.

10. And their leader saw what amazed him,
Of matters not seen by the ignorant.

11. Indeed, he is al-Asbagh, he cannot be deceived,
By the vanity of assumption, and the hated confusion.

12. He said: I have submitted, so O people bear witness,
And be guided, for God is the truth, there is no doubt.

13. He has legislated the religion, which was entrusted
To the best of messengers, and the elder of prophets.

14. It is the religion of God in truth, whatever is in it,
Whether we are pleased or have refused in secret.

15. A group of his people submitted,
And a group utterly refused.

16. No burden falls on the resolute,
If perseverance falters, or hope is prolonged.

17. Every matter has its appointed time,
Whether selves are content, or distress is prolonged.

18. O daughter of al-Asbagh, this is what
Your Exalted Lord has decreed, so rejoice in comfort.

19. A meritorious creed and a righteous husband,
The decree has approved, and the gift was benevolent.

20. Indeed, it is the order of the Chosen Prophet,
The essence of piety, and master of the righteous.

21. O son of 'Awf, if a man could see the unseen,
Your eyes would see what is beneath the cover.

22. You have been given, in your wife, a precious treasure,
Among God's treasures, most enriching of the wealthy.

23. Knowledge and guidance are derived from her,
And religion is established, most sacredly constructed.

24. A blessing from God—how great it is!
So to Him belongs all praise and gratitude.